Informatics | Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications (Digital Media Production and Journalism)
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34 | |
| INT Core | 18 | |
| Concentration Core & Electives | 36 | |
| Open Electives 1 | 32 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper division hours. The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed. This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed. Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper division hours.
Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.
Program Requirements
General Education
All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education.
Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement. Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the university elective category. This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree. Transfer students are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34-35 | |
Effective in Fall 2025 the math pathway course identified below is required for this degree.
Math Pathways Course: MATH 110 College Algebra
The General Education Math Pathways course identified for this major is MATH 110 College Algebra . All students pursuing this degree program will be required to complete this course. Students who place into a higher level math course may be able to satisfy this requirement; consult with your Academic Advisor for additional information.
Placement measures for MATH 110 College Algebra include:
- Math ACT: 19 or higher OR
- Math SAT: 510 or higher OR
- ALEKS PPL: 30 or higher OR
- Accuplacer QAS: 255 or higher OR
- HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.00 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and C- or higher in Second Semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 OR
- Institutional Measure
Corequisite support course for MATH 110 College Algebra: MATH 105 College Algebra with Review . Students who do not meet any of the placement measures listed above will need to register for the corequisite support course.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INT Core | ||
| INF 250 | Introduction to Web Development | 3 |
| INF 300 | Foundations of Informatics | 3 |
| INF 405 | Research Methods in Informatics | 3 |
| INF 430 | Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership | 3 |
| INF 490 | Capstone Seminar in Informatics | 3 |
| INF 610 | Public Policy, Law, Ethics in Telecommunications | 3 |
| or INF 626 | Law and Ethics in Journalism and Media | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Concentration
Digital Media Production and Journalism (On Campus only)
In the Digital Media Production and Journalism Concentration students develop converged media skills. Curriculum includes traditional broadcast, but also digital media production to reflect the needs of today's media job market. If you're interested in production, you'll have unique opportunities in animation and motion picture production and can begin studio work as a freshman.
Our students and alumni regularly win awards and recognition, including Academy Awards for Visual Effects, Emmys, and National Association of Broadcasters and Kansas Association of Broadcasters awards.
Our graduates work at NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS, CNN, Fox affiliates, Honeywell, Steven Spielberg's Amblin Imaging, Eagle Communications, Cox Media and at the New York Film Institute. Some even own companies:
- KUTT 99.5 Radio
- 12 Inch Design
- Triumphant Productions
- First Son Productions
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements: Digital Media Production and Journalism | ||
| INF 140 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| INF 240 | Digital News Reporting | 3 |
| INF 346 | Beginning Video Production | 3 |
| INF 348 | Beginning Audio Production | 3 |
| INF 349 | Convergent Media Lab | 3 |
| INF 349 | Convergent Media Lab (Take Twice) | 3 |
| INF 603 | Big Data Analytics | 3 |
| Emphasis Electives | ||
| Select 15 credit hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Visual and Creative Design | ||
| Topics in Writing | ||
| Sport Information Managememt | ||
| Topics in Informatics | ||
| Electronic Newsroom Operation | ||
| Media Performance | ||
| Sports Announcing | ||
| Internship in Informatics | ||
| News Editing | ||
| Feature Writing | ||
| Media Continuity Writing | ||
| Advanced Digital Journalism | ||
| Media Management and Sales | ||
| Advanced Video Production | ||
| Graphics and Effects for Video and Film | ||
| Computer Editing of Video | ||
| Intensive Video Production | ||
| Front End Web Development I | ||
| Law of Cyberspace | ||
| Seminar in Informatics | ||
| Project/Program Management | ||
| Introduction to Music Technology | ||
| Recording Practicum | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Work with your advisor to choose four courses from the below list to meet your goals.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement | ||
| Two consecutive semesters of a non-English Language | ||
| All bachelor degrees require: | ||
| GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set) | ||
| A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A | ||
| Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated) | ||
| A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit | ||
| A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit | ||